Thurston Point Cottage

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Review by Anne S

  Stayed 7 days in July, 2010

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  Anne S from Acton, MA recommends this vacation rental

  • Manager Responded on 8/3/2010

    Thank you for your favorable review of Thurston Cottage. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to serving your vacation needs in the future.

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• Review by Anne S

  Stayed 2 days in July, 2010

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  Anne S from Acton, MA recommends this vacation rental

  • Manager Responded on 7/27/2010

    Thank you for your review of Thurston Point Cottage and feel free to contact us for your future rental needs.

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• A peaceful retreat

  Stayed 7 days in June, 2011

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  Carolyn G from Medford, MA recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay at Thurston Point Cottage was my gift to myself for finishing cancer treatment, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The house is cozy, with a lovely retro kitchen and vintage furniture. The view is stunning, especially the sunsets. We spent our days in rocking chairs on the porch, watching egrets and cormorants skim the river. When we felt energetic, we took the kayaks out and paddled along the shoreline. On cooler days we sat in the screened porch and played board games. It was so different from our busy (and, lately, dramatic) daily life. and really gave us a chance to relax and recharge.

  • Manager Responded on 7/7/2011

    We are so pleased that you found a comforting respite at Thurston Point and good for you for treating yourself after such a difficult ordeal. Thurston Point is a gem especially for the views and access to the beautiful Annisquam River. We hope all goes well for you and that you come back and visit us soon! AVH staff

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• Peace and Quiet

  Stayed 7 days in July, 2011

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  Lee S from Summit, NJ recommends this vacation rental

  Peaceful, quiet, care free--that's how I would describe our stay at Thurston Point Cottage. The cottage was simple, but offered everything we needed to get away and relax for the week. The sunsets were amazing. The kayaking and swimming in Annisquam River was refreshing. And the proximity to shopping, restaurants, etc. just made it all that much better. Thank you for a wonderful stay and fine hospitality.

  • Manager Responded on 7/25/2011

    Thurston Point Cottage is truly the type of place where time can just slip by! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the accomodations and its proximity to all Cape Ann has to offer. AVH Staff

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• Place worked beautifully for our family. View off the porch was just beautiful.

  Stayed 14 days in August, 2009

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  a guest from Portola Valley, CA recommends this vacation rental

  House had amenities like a washer dryer and beach chairs which made things easier for a summer visit.

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• Absolute bliss!

  Stayed 7 days in July, 2011

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  a guest from Toronto, Ontario recommends this vacation rental

  We owe Georgia at AVH a huge thanks for recommending Thurston House for our summer vacation in July. We had wanted to be directly on the Ocean but Georgia described the river and Thurston House and we decided to go with it. I can't tell you how delighted we were when we arrived to see a very quaint and romantic cottage with a large verandah and peaceful views. The photos on the website do not do this cottage justice. We spent our days swimming off the dock, cycling to Gloucester and Rockport, dining and reading on the verandah. We made gourmet dinners each night and although the kitchen is quaintly dated, it was well appointed and had everything we needed. Thank you to AVH! We hope to return next year.

  • Manager Responded on 8/4/2011

    So glad that you enjoyed Thurston Point! It truly is a lovely place that has all the amenities, but still retains its original charm and romantic atmosphere. Come back and see us next year and we will be happy to accomodate your needs. Oh and by the way, Georgia has a sixth sense about these rentals, we are lucky to have her! AVH staff

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• Wonderful in every way.

  Stayed 7 days in August, 2011

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  a guest from Weston, MA recommends this vacation rental

  Sitting on the porch with a book and friends, looking out to the marshes and riverways was one of the most peaceful times I've had in ages. The cottage was a lovely New England house in tip-top condition.
  

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• Happy with Gloucester

  Stayed 8 days in August, 2010

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  Shirley W from New Paltz, NY recommends this vacation rental

  I love the area. The only thing missing from this property was heat (we were there during a nor'easter and would have appreciated that). This would also make it rentable in other seasons.

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• Our stay at Thurston point cottage.

  Stayed 14 days in September, 2011

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  a guest from Columbus, OH recommends this vacation rental

  It was a happy vacation for our family of six. Luckily the weather was generally good.
  The kitchen was excellent. The bathrooms clean and up-to-date. The location of the cottage so near the water and the big porch were delightful, and we enjoyed the kayaks. Wish there had been a third kayak. We ate out at Gloucester's exceptional restaurants for about half of our meals, often on outdoor decks, so we were happy to have good weather in September.
  If you're asking for our suggestions as to improvements, frankly, you should improve the beds. One expects to sleep comfortably in this price rental. The flimsy SPRINGS on the double bed upstairs could not support the weight of a slim weight couple. It was like a hammock. The mattress itself seemed to be firm enough. Finally had to place the mattress on the floor, in order to get a firmer night's sleep. Also, the single bed mattress in the middle room upstairs was much too soft for a single, average weight male. He slept badly.
  If you want yet another suggestion: a grip-bar at the entrance to the upstairs bathtub would save a lot of worry about slipping.
  But this cottage is well-kept, and on a beautiful location near the water. We enjoyed our two weeks in beautiful, historic Gloucester.

  • Manager Responded on 10/14/2011

    AVH is delighted to hear that your overall experience at the cottage was positive and enjoyable. It truly is a special place and well cared for. We sincerely appreciate your constructive feedback and in response, the property owners are aware and hope to remedy most of it this spring. Due to the fact that a box spring won't fit up the staircase, they are exploring alternatives to give more support to the mattress upstairs.

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 7 days in July, 2010

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  a guest from Millburn, NJ recommends this vacation rental

  fantastic to have your own dock and ability to swim right there. major beaches, markets and activities are quite a distance (though a small local beach is close. property is clean, well equipped, simple cottage. lovely though could use a bit of work in some areas.

  • Manager Responded on 8/25/2010

    There is nothing better than swimming and boating right from your rental! If your future needs include being closer to activities, you might want to consider the other properties we have in our rental inventory. Please ask us to refer you to other properties on Cape Ann when you make next summer's vacation plans.

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